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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,211, 175,845.66 and 34,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,211, 175,845.66 and 34,105 is: 51,165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,211 : 175,845.66 = 34,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,211/175,845.66 = 34,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,211x = 175,845.66 × 34,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,211x = 5,997,216,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,216,234.30/117,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,165.98

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